Word: norms
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...Given Hjällboskolan's diversity, Katarina and Suman's friendship might be expected to be the norm. Only 15% of Hjällboskolan's 430 students are so-called native Swedes-those with long-standing roots in the country-so you might think that most of them would, like Katarina, study alongside their immigrant peers, developing friendships along the way. Not so. Most of Hjällboskolan's classrooms and most of Gothenburg's schools are, in effect, segregated...
...School of Government. Most College professors already give shortened lectures during the beginning of shopping period, and some repeat their presentations during the same class period--the College should urge more professors to do the same. With the exception of continuing language classes, in which daily homework is the norm, professors should also refrain from making papers and problem sets due before study card day--especially when late assignments will not be accepted...
...fraternities and sororities...you're saturating college culture," Workman says. "In a city, it's much easier to adapt to the adult norm...and you don't have the bar owners who are reliant on the need to sell to college students...
...from the top of the left circle to cushion the lead at 2-0. "Princeton was a little bit opportunistic," Jonas said. "There was a deflection in there and a nice backdoor pass. Those things can happen, and that they did--two in one game--was out of the norm." The turning point came in the final seconds of the first period, as Princeton was tagged with two penalties within one minute of each other. With winger Tommy Colclough already serving time for slashing, Stathos added another for delay of game. Weakened and frustrated by a Crimson onslaught, Stathos blatantly...
Joerres believes the biggest hurt will be on those in entry-level positions, for many of whom the minimum wage will again become the norm. But there remains a great need for mid-level and skilled employees. "Even if we move toward 5% unemployment," Joerres says, "you are still going to find companies saying they can't find the right people." The most secure jobs are in information technology, finance, engineering, nursing and teaching, Joerres says...